Reposted by Sky KalkmanHans @hvs.bsky.social · 15hIf you want to see something use a lot of resources to do basic math and get wrong answers a lot of the time you don't need an LLM, just shoot it my way. 061
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 22hI just bought a three-pack of reading glasses. Definitely old 140
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Avoiding accountability for sexual assault is not adversity. Being sexually assaulted IS adversity. 1132
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026There are some FAs whose 2026 performance is going to net them a TON of money, including Arozarena Brandon Lowe Bauers France 000
Reposted by Sky KalkmanKate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 02/10/2026If you're a woman who plays EA Sports CFB or Madden, I wanna talk to you! And if you're a woman who loves football and don't play those games, I also wanna hear from you! Working on a piece on football, the sports video games, and well, US! RESHARES APPRECIATED 26288308
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Jax is funny because he seemed like a good closer option at draft time, then tanked while underlying skills were still good, then made a great conversion to SP. Definitely need to keep in mind that Rays SP conversions won't happen at beginning of season 110
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The McCarthy/Nunez types are the flip side of Austin Hays a could years ago. All are boring compilers who aren't good baseball players, but PAs are PAs. McCarthy/Nunez had little competition and cost very little. Hays was on a team with 79 other outfielders and cost more. Context and cost matter. 030
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I missed on Gelof because his underlying skills were so bad in the past. But things changed and I didn't adjust on those changes. Good one. 000
Reposted by Sky Kalkmanmike couillard @mcouill7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Jake McCarthy. Had a clear everyday role for the Rockies, was barely drafted, finished as a top 40 player. 011
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Here's an example of where Stuff+ can help: Bryan Baker as TB closer in 2026. Baker had put up sporadic months of very good metrics with the Orioles, balanced by down months and little late inning opportunity. When the Rays gave him a shot, he's instant pickup because he's already shown upside. 140
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Who's the epitome of a player who won fantasy leagues this year? I'm thinking of guys who were (barely) draftable, and whom the smart owners were on at that point. I'll throw out Nasim Nunez. Clear path to a job, good team fit, big production (SB) upside. 1000
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Good info. I think one next step is to convert each tier to a dollar value. My hunch is that top tier, "reliable" closers are worth more than they used to be. Yes, you could cobble together multiple closers to get 40 saves, but there are opportunity costs. 130
Reposted by Sky KalkmanRiley Breckenridge @rileybreck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I realize it’s a kinda niche ask, specially on Bluesky: The Sports App, but can anyone recommend a solid hockey podcast? 531
Reposted by Sky KalkmanAlexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 02/10/2026If your reaction to Wemby saying this is a hearty “hell yeah”, it behooves me to let you know that @theguardian.com does not take business from betting companies, we have a great sports section, no paywall, and a great app. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/o...theguardian.com‘It’s sad seeing players promote it’: Wembanyama says he will never endorse gambling companiesSpurs star says it is ‘very sad’ to see NBA players promote gambling companies and insists money no longer drives his sponsorship decisions 492187374
Reposted by Sky KalkmanEmily @emilydawn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026@hockeyviz.com I found some beautiful data viz for you 7041781012
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"The Red Sox were never very good this year." You can complain about a lot of things (and people are) but the team went diverging like 30-5 at one point. I think they were very good during that. 160
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Got my flu and COVID vaccines. Celebrating with a cookie 060
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Why are Democratic Socialists so popular? Nobody can really know 081
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It's just the classic GOP response as they wax and wane in power. For thee: rules, decorum, balanced budget, bipartisanship, compromise For me: whatever the fuck I want 091
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A thing I'm wondering about for the Red Sox is how good their hitting development actually is. They've had some minor league breakouts who haven't hit in the majors (Campbell.)They've had veterans take a step back (Duran.) But they've also had breakouts (Gasper, Romo) and FA success (Contreras.) 040
Reposted by Sky KalkmanWill Harris @sandwichpick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026and here's the final update that I call the galaxy mode. Every whiff, hard hit, and barrel that you can see in 3D (and click and go see the video for) 011
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026My wife is in the CRM business and heard of a $100M company that plans to vibe code their CRM solution. Good luck on that. 020
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Politics, business, anything where you can every control -- THIS is why AI companies are pushing it so hard. You get to control the truth for people who use your products. 1187
Reposted by Sky KalkmanBen K. @benjaminkabak.com · 30/09/2026They reprogrammed the America AI for being honest. We are governed by insecure idiots. 2206
Reposted by Sky KalkmanSpooky Blaylock 🎃🕷️ @velodus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is an instant classic quote graphic 6951282
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Because Win Probability Added is wins relative to avg. To measure value, you must account for replacement level. RPs have a higher rep level than SPs, and closers don't deserve 100% of their leverage usage. Here are the 2026 pitching WAR leaders accounting for that: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...docs.google.com2026 WPAAR 210
Reposted by Sky KalkmanJay Jaffe @jayjaffe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Couldn’t get a clear shot while he was speaking but what an amazing shirt on Max Fried 56811
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Pitcher Win Probability Added for 2026: Cade Smith 4.74 Mason Miller 4.59 The Miz 4.34 Rasmussen 4.13 So why aren't the two relief pitchers Cy Young considerations? (Yes, that's a leading question.) 220
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hell, here are the full leaders in fWAR that replaces wRAA (offensive linear weights) with Win Probability Added: PCA 11.0 Turang 7.7 Witt Jr 7.7 Yordan 7.2 Tatis Jr 6.5 Wetherholt 6.2 Elly 6.1 McGonigle 5.7 Arozarena 5.5 Alonso 5.4 Merrill 5.4 Jazz 5.3 Moreno 5.2 Lopez 5.2 Rocchio 5.2 Bregman 5.1 151
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Win Probability Added: JJ Wetherholt +1.74 Sal Stewart +1.26 Carson Benge +1.01 fWAR using WPA instead of wRAA: JJ Wetherholt 6.3 Carson Benge 4.0 Sal Stewart 1.9 Do with that what you will. 153
Reposted by Sky KalkmanCraig Brown @craigbrownkc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Carter Jensen won the AL Player of the Month for September. The first catcher in Royals history to win an AL PoM award. Which is wild. He hit .338/.407/.787 with 10 doubles, eight home runs and 20 RBIs. 1132
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I happen to have Peacock currently thanks to watching the last few stages on the Vuelta. Nice coincidence. 040
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026You don't care, but here's a fantasy league wrap up... 1. College buddies 10 tm AL keeper league for small money: won coming off rebuilding year. You can't finish in the middle in a keeper league. Continue to learn I'm not good at auctions, but did improve in one way, which I'm not sharing here ;) 220
Reposted by Sky KalkmanDaniel Kelley @danieltkelley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026With the MLB playoff field now set, it's time once again for my annual "Multiple Shots at a Ring" All-Stars. Here they are (unless I missed someone), sorted by Fangraphs' World Series chances. 2125
Reposted by Sky KalkmanKeegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“If that doesn’t sum up Max, I don’t know what does.” John Schneider on his conversation when he pulled Scherzer: “I just said… Thank you for letting me be part of your unbelievable career. I wouldn’t want any other 42-year-old psychopath on my team than you.” #BlueJays 121441
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I want Senate polling crosstabs for the people who have forgotten how red lights work. 3111
Reposted by Sky KalkmanWill Harris @sandwichpick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Sprint speed vs stolen bases 3153
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026With home runs by both hitters tonight, Junior Caminero remains 40 homers ahead of Luisangel Acuña. 060
Reposted by Sky KalkmanPitching Ninja (bot) @pitchingninja-bot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Justin Verlander's 1st MLB Strikeout vs. Final MLB Strikeout. 🐦 x.com/PitchingNinja/status/21039251… 07925
Reposted by Sky KalkmanCasey Drottar @caseydrottar.bsky.social · 26/09/2026My goodness, what an incredible moment. After Justin Verlander secured the final out of his career, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch came out of the dugout...to summon Verlander's daughter out to embrace her dad on the mound. 642334460
Reposted by Sky KalkmanStephen Turner @stephenturner.us · 26/09/2026Personal essay, weekend edition. My relationship with AI is changing. 1.8k words, 8 min reading time. doi.org/10.59350/bh7...doi.orgMy relationship with AI is changingWhen the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir? 06615
Reposted by Sky KalkmanThe Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 26/09/2026Friends - we are soft launching our It’s a Superpower?? season 2 Crowdfunder on here before we release it into the wild next week so our most dedicated listeners have a chance to make us look a lil popular first. If you have the means, we can’t overstate how helpful your pledges are.crowdfunder.co.ukIt's a Superpower?? Season TwoTo fund season 2 of It's a Superpower?? the first audio sitcom by & for autistic people - & pay our amazing team an industry rate 510385
Sky Kalkman @skykalkman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Not shocked, but also not able to tell which half from his stats. 060
Reposted by Sky KalkmanKatie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 25/09/2026I have blamed The agents That hacked Your website And which You probably Reasonably thought I controlled Forgive me I am rich And unaccustomed To taking responsibility 5776422129
